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Found tank accessories in Detroit Metro area.
Behind the hardware store on Gratiot Ave
Found
listing
Posted
4 days
ago
Description
I was cleaning the parking lot behind a hardware store on Gratiot Avenue, near Eastland Center, around 3:15 pm on Tuesday when a tote of aquarium gear spilled from a cart — a filter, a heater, spare tubing and a thermometer. I picked up the pieces, fastened everything back in, and noticed there were no contact details. It seems like someone was in the middle of tending a tank and had to dash, leaving these Tank Accessories behind. I’m posting here in the hopes the owner checks this listing. The items were found near Gratiot Ave and Eastland Center.
Approximate found location
Behind the hardware store on Gratiot Ave
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
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